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Resistance
01
résistance
the act of opposing or refusing to accept something one disapproves of or disagrees with
Exemples
She showed resistance to changing her long-held beliefs.
02
a mechanical force that slows down or opposes motion
Exemples
Friction is a form of mechanical resistance.
03
the property of a material that opposes the flow of electric current, measured in ohms
Exemples
The resistance of the wire increases with temperature.
04
military action taken to oppose or prevent an enemy's advance
Exemples
The city fell after several days of resistance.
05
collective or organized action opposing those in authority or control
Exemples
Student resistance spread rapidly across the country.
06
an electrical component designed to impede the flow of current
Exemples
Each resistance in the system must be tested separately.
07
(in psychoanalysis) the unwillingness to confront or reveal repressed thoughts or emotions
Exemples
His resistance masked deeper anxiety.
08
a covert group organized to oppose or overthrow an occupying power or government
Exemples
Members of the resistance sabotaged enemy supply lines.
09
résistance
the ability of a person, organism or microorganism to withstand or defend against diseases, drugs, toxins, or environmental stress
Exemples
Regular exercise increases a person 's resistance to infection.
Arbre Lexical
nonresistance
resistance
resist
